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American Gods (2001) is a novel by British author Neil Gaiman. The novel is a blend of Americana, fantasy, and various strands of ancient and modern mythology, all centering on the mysterious and taciturn Shadow. The book was published in 2001 by Headline in the United Kingdom and by William Morrow in the United States.
- Neil Gaiman
- 2001
Jun 19, 2001 · A fantasy novel about a former god and the king of America who recruits a man named Shadow for a cross-country journey. Read 47.4k reviews, ratings, quotes, discussions and more on Goodreads.
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One of the most talked-about books of the new millennium, American Gods is a kaleidoscopic journey deep into myth and across an American landscape at once eerily familiar and utterly alien. It is, quite simply, a contemporary masterpiece. Hugo Award for Best SF/Fantasy Novel. Bram Stoker Award for Best Horror Novel.
A comprehensive overview of the novel American Gods by Neil Gaiman, which follows Shadow Moon, a man who becomes the assistant of the Norse god Odin. The summary covers the main characters, themes, symbols, and events of the story, as well as the historical and mythological background of the gods.
Apr 27, 2017 · The novel and TV show explore the idea of American identity and obsession through old and new gods. Learn how Gaiman uses mythology, pop culture, and satire to critique and celebrate America.
- Alex Abad-Santos
American Gods: Created by Bryan Fuller, Michael Green. With Ricky Whittle, Emily Browning, Yetide Badaki, Bruce Langley. A recently released ex-convict named Shadow meets a mysterious man who calls himself "Wednesday" and who knows more than he first seems to about Shadow's life and past.
American Gods. Chapter One. The boundaries of our country, sir? Why sir, on the north we are bounded by the Aurora Borealis, on the east we are bounded by the rising sun, on the south we are bounded by the procession of the Equinoxes, and on the west by the Day of Judgment. – The American Joe Miller's Jest Book.
